Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to amend Rules 6110 and 6610 to expand the summary firm data relating to over-the-counter (“OTC”) equity trading that FINRA publishes on its website.
Summary
Pursuant to FINRA Rule 4210(f)(8)(A), FINRA is establishing higher strategy-based margin requirements for exchange-traded notes (ETNs) and options on ETNs in light of the complex nature of these products. The new requirements for initial and maintenance margin are detailed below.
In addition, FINRA is clarifying that ETNs and options on ETNs are not eligible for portfolio
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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to make technical and other non-substantive changes within FINRA rules.
Violations That Generally Are Not Subject to Censure When Monetary Sanctions of $7,000 or Less Are Imposed
Quality of Markets Violations
• ACT Violations—FINRA Rules 7210A–7280A, 7310–7380 and 7110B–7170B
• Backing Away
• Best Execution and Interpositioning
• Confirmation of Transactions (SEC
• Disqualified Persons—Failure to Discharge Supervisory Obligations
• Supervision—Failure to Comply With Taping Rule Requirements
• Supervision—Failure to Supervise
• Supervisory Procedures—Deficient Written Supervisory Procedures
Disqualified Persons—Failure to Discharge Supervisory Obligations
• Churning or Excessive Trading
• Communications With the Public—Late Filing; Failing to File; Failing to Comply With Rule Standards or Use of Misleading Communications
• Customer Account Transfer Contracts—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
• Day-Trading Accounts—Failure to Comply With Risk
• FOCUS Reports—Late Filing; Failing to File; Filing False or Misleading Reports
• Forms U4/U5—Late Filing of Forms or Amendments; Failing to File Forms or Amendments; Filing of False, Misleading or Inaccurate Forms or Amendments
• MSRB Rule G-36 (Timely Filing of Offering Documents With the MSRB)—Late Filing and Failing to
• Extended Hours Trading Risk Disclosure—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
• Anti-Intimidation/Coordination—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
• Backing Away
• Best Execution—Failure to Comply With Requirements for Best Execution
• ECN Display Rule—Failure to Comply
• Branch Offices—Failure to Register
• Cheating, Using an Impostor, or Possessing Unauthorized Materials in Qualifications Examinations or in the Regulatory Element of Continuing Education
• Continuing Education (Firm Element)—Failure to Comply With Rule Requirements
• Continuing Education (Regulatory